Description
Photography, digital imaging and technology play a vital role in our everyday lives and creative expressions in fine art and the creative industries today. Contemporary art-making is increasingly reliant on digital imaging technology and mediums to raise pertinent questions of the world we live in and imagine future possibilities.
The Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts (Photography and Digital Media) is a 1-year engaging, practice-led programme that prepares students to take full advantage of traditional and contemporary tools in pursuit of creating significant, conceptually rigorous artwork. Through experiential learning and studio-based lessons, students will develop conceptual thinking and technical skills in photography and a range of key digital media. These creative skills acquired through camera techniques in still and moving images and digital manipulation techniques will help them capture their imagination and communicate meaning through compelling visual forms. By acquiring digital fluency and practical skills to share content and build audiences both online and off-line, students will develop their own distinct visual language that opens up a wide range of career pathways in photography, various media and other aspects of technology.
The end-of-year highlight is an exhibition where students will showcase their body of artworks in a public-facing setting. This event is an excellent opportunity for students to display their talent and build connections with leading artists, photographers, film-makers and creatives in the art and cultural sector.
This course is structured so that students will explore different approaches and styles of photography and moving image to build their skills, creative approaches and understanding of the practice as they develop their own aesthetic and intellectual position as an image maker. Upon successful completion, students will gain confidence as well as professional and transferable skills and knowledge needed to be at the forefront of their profession in the creative digital industries. This course is suitable for anyone interested in photography, media and creating digital works for artistic career, commercial and advertising, and other visual communication assets.
Level Award
Advanced Diploma
Career Pathways
Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to progress to the Bachelor Degree Level
OR
- Animation Modeler
- Textile & Fabric Artist
- Fashion & Costume Artist
- Illustrator/Storyboarding Artist
- Theatre/Television/Film Set & Prop Artist
- Art Director
- Digital Media
- Graphic Designer
- Interior Designer
- Industrial Designer
- User Experience Designer
- Editorial Designer
- Event Planner
- Exhibition Designer
- Project Coordinator
- Stylist/Visual Merchandiser
- Service Designer
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Interaction Designer
- Digital Content Producer
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Minimum of two ‘A’ Level subject passes (not including General Paper) or their equivalent; OR
- Diploma in Contemporary Art awarded by Capital College of the Arts, Management and Technology (CCAMT); AND
- The student will need to submit a statement of purpose and creative portfolio and pass an interview.
- Other qualifications which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Minimum English proficiency requirements
English Proficiency Requirements
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (500–800 WORDS)
The student will need to describe their interest, involvement and experience in the visual arts. Visual arts experience can include work done with arts organisations or events such as film, design, performance, festivals, exhibitions. These can also be events you attended or student projects that you worked on.
CREATIVE PORTFOLIO
The student will also need to submit a portfolio – a collection of work that showcases their skills, personality and creative potential. This should include what they have learnt and created so far to what they plan to do next. Visual materials can include (but are not limited to) drawing, painting, photography, graphic design, film, sketches, video art, sculpture, ceramics, etc.
INTERVIEW
The student will need to participate in an aptitude test and dialogue in relation to the submitted statement of purpose and creative portfolio – What are your motivations for choosing this course? Share your interest, influence and aspiration. What do you hope to achieve in this programme? You should also share how this programme might prepare you for your future career path.
Course Structure
- Critical and Contextual Studies
- Studio Practice
- Creative Professional Practice
- Presentation, Communication and Research
- Industry and Career
Teacher-Student Ratio
- Tutorial 1:25
- Lectural 1:80
Graduation Requirements:
- Attendance requirement
- Module Grade: minimum 50% for each module.
Duration
12 Months – 2 semesters (full-time)
Academic Calendar
Fees
Total Tuition Fees: SGD$19,000 (subjected to 9% GST)
excluding non-tuition fees and miscellaneous fees
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